# Christmas Tree Cart Hybrids The 2010 Shopping Cart Tree Represents Generosity and Abundance By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2010-shopping-cart-tree References: [shoppingcarttree](http://shoppingcarttree.com/) Get into the [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-holidays1) and holiday spirit with the 2010 Shopping Cart Tree. A towering structure, it is made out of 86 [metal shopping carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-amazon-dash-cart). Created by artist Anthony Schmitt, the 2010 Shopping Cart Tree reaches 33-feet-high into the sky. Located at the Frank Gehry-designed Edgemar mall in Santa Monica, California, the tree will definitely make you want to revel in its spectacular presence if you happen to be in the area. I especially like the [ornamental touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament) throughout, providing the tree with the perfect Christmas touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials and designs for holiday decorations. - **Artistic Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and architecture to create unique and visually stunning installations for public spaces. - **Upcycling in Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize abandoned or discarded items to create innovative and functional designs, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and manufacturing processes to create eco-friendly products for the home decor industry. - **Public Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and architects to create large-scale installations that engage and inspire the public. - **Upcycling and Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a business focused on repurposing discarded items into unique and marketable designs for various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Wood Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Pampas Grass Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pampas-grass-holiday-trees.md) - [Carbon-Neutral LED Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-tree.md) - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [App-Powered Christmas Tree Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-christmas-tree-delivery.md) - [Karaoke Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tree-display.md)